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Edward Barr FOGDEN

Regimental number2362
Date of birth15 April 1888
Place of birthMinburra, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressOrroroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.2
Height5' 8.5"
Weight151 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Richard Fogden, Orroroo, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 June 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 13 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Great courage and leadership at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 29 July 1916

FateReturned to Australia 25 November 1917
Discharge date21 May 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 20/21 September 1917 (gun shot wound, left shoulder: severe).

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 25 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 21 May 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 December 1957
Age at death69
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, FOGDEN Edward Barr

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